Jack of All Trades
Margot Robbie’s stunt double, Ingrid Kleinig, found her way into the world of stunts when she was swinging 140 above the arena during the opening ceremony of the 2000 Olympics. She also doubles for actress Evangeline Lilly.
Actors And Their Stunt Doubles
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- During the filming of The Grinch, Jim Carrey sought counseling from a Navy SEAL to learn torture-resistance techniques in order to handle the extensive makeup.
- Orson Welles directed much of Citizen Kane from a wheelchair, after injuring himself on set.
- While filming Rocky IV, Dolph Lundgren punched Sylvester Stallone's chest so hard, his heart slammed against his breastbone, causing it to swell and his systolic blood pressure shot to over 200. Filming was halted as Stallone was flown to a nearby hospital and spent eight days in intensive care.
- Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs was the first American film to have a soundtrack.